6th Edition
by Lynn B. Jorde (Author), John C. Carey (Author), Michael J. Bamshad (Author)
Up to date and extensively revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in gene therapy, Medical Genetics, 6th Edition, delivers easy-to-read, highly visual coverage of this rapidly changing field. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice,
highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and
more – all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of
complex material.
- Discusses current topics including polygenic risk scores and their potential applications for diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, and the latest sequencing technologies and their clinical application in genetic testing and diagnosis.
- Offers a completely updated discussion of genetic testing modalities and applications.
- Includes convenient concept summaries, more than 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables, as well as patient/family vignettes that present valuable perspectives on disease and treatment.
- Features Clinical Commentary
boxes that demonstrate how the hard science of genetics has real
applications to everyday patient problems, preparing you for
problem-based integrated courses.
- Illustrates key concepts with disease examples to demonstrate relevance to medicine.
This product contains EPUB, AZW3, converted PDF. For original PDF contacts us.
